Notes for The Cople Trail

GUIDANCE FOR WALKERS

A pleasant seven mile walk centring on the village of Cople. The route follows village paths, a section of the Greensand Ridge Walk and the ancient "Park Lane".

A shorter four mile route is also detailed.

The majority of the paths used for this route cross agricultural land and in the case of "Park lane" can be very muddy during winter months. It is strongly advised that if the route is used during these months appropriate clothing and footwear is worn and difficult conditions expected. A shortcut and alternative to using "Park lane" is included in the trail.

The walk is clearly waymarked with the special Forest of Marston Vale circular waymarking; blue on public bridleways, yellow on public footpaths, and white on permissive footpaths. If you wish to walk the shorter route follow the discs with the green background. Follow the white background disc for the longer route. Please remember the Country Code. Most land within the Vale is private, without open public access, and provides the livelihood for many of our farmers. Care for the land in the Vale, and keep to the waymarked paths.